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State Department's William Brownfield signals "flexibility" on other countries' drug reform efforts. (state.gov)
State Department's William Brownfield signals "flexibility" on other countries' drug reform efforts. (state.gov)

Chronicle AM: US Signals Flexibility on International Drug Reforms, Senate Set to Approve CARA, More... (3/9/16)

In the run-up to UNGASS, the US is signalling some flexibility if other countries want to decriminalize drugs, the Senate is poised to pass a bill to deal with heroin and prescription opiate use, crackdowns could be coming for unpermitted dispensaries in Los Angeles and San Diego, and more.
A Maryland bill could lead to the first supervised injection facility in the US. (vch.ca)
A Maryland bill could lead to the first supervised injection facility in the US. (vch.ca)

Chronicle AM: Fed Bill Would Allow MJ Ad Mailings, Far-Reaching MD Bills Filed, More... (2/5/16)

Oregon's federal representatives fight to protect marijuana advertising, medical marijuana and CBD bills are moving in the states, a Maryland delegates files bills for drug treatment on demand, supervised injection sites, opiate maintenance (including heroin), and drug decriminalization -- quite a package! -- and more.